Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Alexandria address and unloads right where you point.
Every fill dirt delivery starts with a tonnage number and a ZIP code. In Alexandria, the cost you see at checkout reflects how far the truck travels and how much material you need. Gravel Monkey quotes a delivered price, so there are no surprises when the dump truck arrives.
Alexandria gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year. That means any grading or backfill project needs to account for drainage, and fill dirt is the structural material to handle it.
Fill dirt is not topsoil. It contains no organic matter, so it will not settle or rot under a driveway or a foundation. For structural fill, it is the right choice.
| Product | Use | Note |
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Best for structural fill where organic material would later settle. |
Here are five typical projects that use fill dirt.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator. |
Alexandria gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year. With about 80 days each year seeing at least a tenth of an inch of rain, scheduling a delivery onto firm ground matters. Wet soil can compact unevenly, so plan the drop for a dry stretch.
Freezing temperatures hit about 102 days a year, and snowfall averages 16 inches. Ground freezing here is moderate, but it does affect the work window. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it. Snow plowing can damage a loose surface if the fill is left exposed.
Soils mapped in the Alexandria area are commonly well drained. The ground around Alexandria is in hydrologic group A, which means it soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff. That behavior means you need less drainage stone under a surface layer, though the exact requirement depends on your specific site.
Estimating how many tons of fill dirt you need starts with the volume of the void or the area you want to raise. Multiply length times width times depth in feet, divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons. Use the fill dirt calculator on our site to get an exact tonnage for your project.
Order online by the ton. Enter your ZIP code at checkout to see the delivered price. Loads range from 1 to 40+ tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Your delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order, and you choose a morning or afternoon window. We send a confirmation email, then a second email with the scheduled time and a photo of the load being taken. You must approve that email before the truck rolls.
Someone must be at the site during the delivery window. If no one is present or access is blocked, a missed delivery fee may apply. A valid phone number is required to confirm the drop. Read our delivery information page for full details. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and see what customers say on our reviews page.
Fill dirt is often used with these materials for a complete job.
Delivery cost is based on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. Alexandria sees about 45 inches of rain annually, so fill dirt for drainage work is common. The price you see at checkout includes delivery to your address.
Yes, we deliver to Alexandria and many surrounding towns. Campbell County permitted about 141 new homes in 2024, so fill dirt is in regular demand across the area.
No, someone must be at the site during the delivery window. If no one is available, you can nominate a person to receive the load. Absence can result in a missed delivery fee.
Order at least 3 business days before you need the fill dirt. You choose the delivery date at checkout, and we confirm the window closer to the date.
Start your project by getting a delivered price for your address. Visit our Alexandria page to order or learn more.
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See the delivered price for your address and order fill dirt by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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